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Sure enough, he didn't sleep well that night. In the early morning, Xia Xun felt sleepy, but his stomach was so hungry that he tossed and turned, and then he woke up completely.Finally, I sat in front of the writing desk, turned on the laptop and read the report on new energy vehicles that I had written before.

He thought it better to take this opportunity to come out alone with Xue Lian to have a good talk about Liman's future.

At 07:30 the next day, Xue Lian sent a message asking if Xia Xun was awake, and when he got up, he went downstairs to have breakfast together.

Xia Xun hurriedly replied after receiving the news. In fact, he didn't finally fall asleep until after three o'clock, but because he had an appointment at nine o'clock the next day to meet with the employee representatives at the company, he set the alarm clock for seven quarters, 07:30. When [-] received Xue Lian's message, he had already cleaned himself up almost.

"I'll wait for you in the restaurant." Xue Lian sent a short message.

Xia Xun hurried downstairs, and when he found Xue Lian, there were only a few crumbs of toast left on Xue Lian's dinner plate, an empty small butter box, and half of the black tea in the white porcelain coffee cup.

Xue Lian was reading an English newspaper. Xia Xun glanced at it and guessed with his poor English that it was the English version of local news in Sihanoukville.

Xue Lian is wearing a dark blue polo shirt with light gray suit pants today, which is completely different from the image when he came yesterday. If yesterday he was a business elite in a suit and leather shoes, today he is more like a down-to-earth engineer. , appear restrained and soft.

The first two times Xia Xun saw him, he felt that he was in a tense state, but seeing him today, he felt much more relaxed.

"Let's have breakfast first." When he noticed Xia Xun approaching, Xue Lian raised his head and said to him.

After saying hello, Xia Xun went to the buffet table to choose some food and came back.

"Brother Lian, you should have a solution in your mind before you came, right?" The taste of the breakfast was in vain, and it finally filled his stomach. Xia Xun asked Xue Lian what he planned to do while drinking oranges.

"I have discussed with several directors, and everyone's opinion tends to sell the Westport factory." Xue Lian's tone was light, making it impossible to detect the slightest subjective emotion.

"Sell?!" Xia Xun never thought about this answer, so Xue Lian only brought a little luggage, and said that it can't be solved in three to five days!

Xue Lian glanced at his surprised face, and then said: "Selling mergers and acquisitions is a very common method for multinational companies, so don't be so surprised."

"Then why did you meet with the employee representatives today?" Xia Xun didn't want to say words such as show off from his mouth.

"Already intending to talk to the company about the acquisition with the group headquarters, but we still need to appease the workers and let them calm down for a while, don't we?" Xue Lian put down the newspaper, picked up a cup and drank red tea calmly.

"But this factory has been making profits, and all businesses are growing. Wouldn't it be a pity to sell it?" Xia Xuncong received the notice to come to Cambodia and spent two days looking at the information of this factory. At least Judging from the financial statements, the profit of this factory is quite good.

"It is precisely because the factory is in good condition that it can be sold at a good price." Xue Lian explained, "Isn't the group just short of liquidity now? If we can sell it, our cash flow will be much more abundant."

"Then since you have already decided to sell, why did you bring me along?" At the time when the company informed him that he would come to the Cambodian factory, he didn't think about it. Xue Zhe only said hello, and his father didn't say anything. Now that I think about it, if several directors have already made a decision, then it is enough to send Xue Lian alone, and there is no chance for him to appear.

"I asked for it." Xue Lian put down the newspaper and fixedly looked at Xia Xun.

"Why..." Xia Xun felt more and more confused, unable to figure out what the man in front of him was planning.

Xue Lian continued: "I know that you have never been in contact with business management before. Although Ms. Xia Youlan has managed Xiahua Textile very well, you have not participated in it. But you have spent a lot of time learning in the past six months since you entered Liman , I heard that you work out of the office most of the time, either on the production line or at the suppliers, so I think you really want to get the company back on track, not just to share some stock .”

Xia Xunjing was suddenly a little embarrassed when he said this. It turned out that his actions were all seen by others, and he hardly met Xue Lian at ordinary times, but he had been observing himself secretly.

But Xue Lian didn't wait for him to speak, and said again: "The reason why I brought you to Cambodia is just to let you know that running a business in China is not easy, and it is even more difficult in foreign countries. How can there be so many smooth sailings? If there is a mistake, all previous efforts may be wasted, let alone the lowest-level manufacturing industry like ours."

Where did Xia Xun think that Xue Lian was as straightforward as he said, and said these words openly in front of him like this, he swallowed his saliva and said: "Brother Lian, although I don't participate in my mother's company business, but I am not an idle dandy, originally I just cared about my own way of life, and I also wanted to do something, if it could make other people's lives better."

"That's a pleasant cooperation." After he finished these few words, Xue Lian stretched out his hand, "It's just grandpa's idea to regard you as a competitor, but I never thought of it that way." Xia Xun was stunned, He quickly stretched out his hand.

Xue Lian shook his hand tightly, then let go, looked at his watch and said, "It's almost time, let's go to the company."

Xia Xun nodded, and then the two got up and left the restaurant.

Xue Lian walked to the entrance of the hotel, and did not go out in a hurry, but turned into a small shop selling souvenirs. He walked to the food shelf, took two bags of candy, paid for it, and handed Xia Xun a bag , Xia Xunxin said, no way, does Xue Lian know that I like sweets? ? ?

"The company is not far from here, about 6 to 700 meters away, so I told them, don't pick it up, take this bag of chocolates, and I will probably use them on the road later." Xue Lian's words are still touching Not thinking about it, Xia Xun saw his skillful posture and didn't ask any more questions, so he just followed him and walked out of the hotel gate.

As expected, Xue Lian was very familiar with this area, after walking a few steps, he led Xia Xun into the alley.

Just arrived in Westport last night, the darkness covered a lot of things, so I didn't form the initial impression of this city, but now it's broad daylight, Xia Xun realized the meaning of what Xue Lian said last night.

Like many slums hidden deep in the city and covered by tall buildings, this alley is lined with dilapidated houses on the verge of collapse. Not far away, there are dirty children squatting and playing on the side of the road full of rubbish. The half-aged dolls were probably no more than seven years old, but they carried their younger brothers and sisters on their backs. There was a sour smell in the air, which made people sick.

Xue Lian did not quicken his pace, but walked in a leisurely manner, as if there was no such annoying smell in the air.He and Xia Xun dressed very neatly, out of tune with the surrounding environment.

Their intrusion quickly attracted the attention of children playing on the side of the road. Someone pointed at them. The next second, Xue Lian and Xia Xun were surrounded by a dozen children who looked like beggars.

Xia Xun was taken aback, and the children started to rub against him and Xue Lian, their eyes full of longing.

"give me candy! give me candy!"

They were noisy and clamoring.

Xia Xun was stunned, remembering the bag of chocolates that Xue Lian gave him, and quickly took it out of his handbag.

The children watched him pick up the things, and instantly became quiet. Xue Lian took a quick step, and had already opened the bag. They stretched out their small hands one by one, waiting for Xue Lian to pour the sugar into their hands.

Xia Xun saw it, and followed his example, calling the children to come and get the candy. The children immediately jumped up, and when they finished the two bags of chocolates, a group of dolls ran away satisfied.

When they walked out of the alley, there were children following them not too far away, staring at them non-stop.

Xue Lian noticed that Xia Xun was flustered, and said, "Are you scared?"

Xia Xun turned back and said, "No way, but how do they know we have candy?"

Xue Lian said: "This country has beautiful scenery, but the people are very poor. Maybe when you leave, the only thing that leaves a deep impression on you is the phrase 'givemecandy'. Probably many tourists will do this, so those children probably I'm used to it."

Xia Xun suddenly felt something in his heart, and compassion welled up.

He was looking up information, and he remembered a news report that local workers could buy a cow with a year's income before Liman came to build the factory, but now they can buy a cow with a month's income.

While thinking this way, he continued to walk with Xue Lian, and continued walking for a while, until he arrived at the gate of the Limanxi Port factory.

The author has something to say:

The reason why Liman’s overseas factory is set in Cambodia is because one of the prototype companies referred to by the author has undertaken the construction of a special economic zone in Sihanoukville. If you are interested, you can check it on Baidu. It should be a listed company that everyone is familiar with.

Coincidentally, when reading Ctrip's travel notes, I found that many people mentioned the fact that because of poverty, children there often ask tourists for sweets.Then, the author felt that brother Xun really went to the right place, so we added another storyline!